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OV59 UCB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,054 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & rear tyres low tread ()

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2022 116,054 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & rear tyres low tread ()

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2022 116,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & rear tyres low tread ()

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2021 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 110,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,947 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on the shoulders.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,669 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 35,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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OV59 UCB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV59 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV59 UCB registered?

OV59 UCB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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